Glenora Wine Cellars

es is INCREDIBLE and makes wedding planning so easy. He is attentive, so easy going and works so hard to make sure you as the couple are getting exactly what you want for your wedding day. Even when I stressed about the weather and possible rain he kept me calm and assured me it would all be okay. We ended up having to move our ceremony onto the covered terrace and it was still beautiful and perfect. Our guests have not stopped raving about the food, the service, the VIEW. Honestly, before we booked my fiancé was skeptical of all of the 5 star reviews but we can now say we know why. Having the inn attached and being able to offer rooms for our guests was another huge perk. The fire pit was great for our late night after party. There are just so many wonderful things about this place I could go on and on. Having our wedding here was the best decision we could make. If I could do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you James and Glenora for helping to create the most magical day of our lives!

idents, we chose Glenora after falling in love with the Finger Lakes region and simply loved Glenora for the location and scenic backdrop. We also underestimated just how convenient it was to have lodging options right on site. But more than anything, we could not imagine anyone being more helpful in planning our day than James. He was so responsive and reassuring every step of the way, answering our endless questions. He was such a calming presence even up until we walked down the aisle and truly made us feel like he would swiftly handle any issues that arose, which is so important when you’re stressed with all the little details of the day. All of the service staff at Glenora, including the restaurant, inn, and winery, were incredibly friendly and professional, not only on our wedding day but during every visit we have had. The dinner was absolutely amazing and many guests made it a point to stop in at Veraisons even after the wedding day. Finally, for anyone planning a wedding out-of-state like us, I couldn’t imagine another venue making the process so flawless— I actually don’t think it would be this easy to plan a wedding in our own town! James provides you with a packet of preferred vendors and we were extremely satisfied with every vendor we used. It also says a lot when communicating with the vendors, they would all speak praises about Glenora and how much they enjoy working with James. I would recommend this venue a thousand times over. Thank you for making everything about our wedding day more perfect than we could ever imagined!

here are so many reasons to choose this venue, I will just note a few. First, the venue is stunning. The few photo's and video I have seen so far are breathtaking, overlooking vineyards and the lake. The restaurant is beautiful. This place is easy to work with on a budget because not much extra work is required to make it ready for a wedding. In January there is a bridal expo held at Glenora, and this is were I found all my vendors. This was perfect because these are the ones that commonly work with the venue, and that made it all incredibly easy too. Second, our wedding was destination for 99% of our guests. A large chunk were able to stay at the hotel attached to Glenora, which most other venues in the area don't offer. We did end up providing a shuttle service to the remaining guests, as taxi's and ubers aren't available like they are in a city. Also, as most of our guests were out of town, there was plenty to do the whole weekend for those not in the wedding party. Third, there is an indoor option for the ceremony in case of bad weather. I grew up in upstate NY and this was one of my requirements for a venue, knowing how unpredictable the weather could be. Again, not a lot of the venue's in the area offer this. I was so relieved I did this, because our wedding day was in between two horrible days. Rain was predicted as well as high winds. We got lucky and ceremony ended up outside, but up to just a few minutes before we could have moved inside if we needed to. An extremely nice touch that made the wedding feel super high class, every guest staying at the hotel was given a class of champagne upon arrival, as well as a free bottle of wine in the room. Last but not least in any way... JAMES, the wedding and events manager. He was a dream to work with. He is so calm cool and collected, he made the almost 2 years I spent planning our wedding, and the day of, a breeze. This is how a wedding should be! At the end of our wedding, we both gave him a hug feeling like we were saying goodbye to a friend. There are no negatives to this location. I could keep going... but I will leave it at this. I would not hesitate to choose this venue again. THANK YOU Glenora Kara and Lou

iews here from previous years: James, our coordinator is still executing weddings with perfection! Relaxed, professional, and punctual with responses throughout the build up season. He was very flexible and always available the weekend of as we set up a breakfast and walkthrough with the families. And on the day of, if there was a problem or snag, I never even knew about it as he had everything taken care of. All for what I feel is a very reasonable price. Hey weddings aren't cheap but you won't regret the investment in Glenora.

on our wedding day, but not to worry- James stayed in contact and moved the ceremony from outside to instead on their covered balcony a few hours before the ceremony began. The food was amazing, and they give a ton of options to cater it to whatever your style is. On top of that, they accommodated different diets we had in our guest count and the service we had all night was absolutely incredible. Your guests won’t leave hungry, that’s for sure! I would recommend Glenora to anyone getting married in the Finger lakes- you can’t beat the view or the overall experience, and to top it off you can rent rooms and stay there too!

onalism of the entire staff at Glenora was more than we could have ever asked for! M

t considering the Glenora for your wedding, you and your guests accommodations and meals and wine your making a big mistake.

with James. He is such an incredible event coordinator, and knew the answer to every single question I had (and believe me, there were a lot of questions.) He made sure that everything was set to go the day of the wedding, down to the smallest detail. We are so grateful that James was there for us throughout our wedding planning process. He is THE BEST in the business!

s because I would have never thought of them myself. My guests raved about the food. My bridesmaids and myself stayed at the beautiful cottage on Glenora's property the night before the wedding. The inn at Glenora was a huge plus, allowing our guests to stay on site. The scenery at Glenora provided a breathtaking atmosphere and absolutely beautiful photos. All the staff were accommodating and seemed genuinely happy to be part of our big day. We are so glad we chose Glenora!! Thank you for making our dreams come true!

r your hard work and attention to detail.

work with, and when planning something as complex and high-stress as a wedding, easy going is exactly what you need! The second my family and I met James the decision to have our wedding there was made, and he made our dreams come true. Working with James the past year has been fun and SO EASY. I am a perfectionist and so detail oriented that I originally wanted to set the room up myself. After seeing what James and his crew did- I wouldn't have done HALF as good as they did! I changed some things last minute and as I started panicking, James said "no worries, we got this! it will be perfect" and it was!! He was there first thing in the morning to hang flowers on the arch, lined us up for the ceremony, arranged us before the introductions, SERVED dinner, and stayed through the end to clean up. What doesn't he do!?! All of our guests said this was one of the best weddings they have ever been to and not one thing was overlooked. We owe that to the entire crew at Glenora. From the front desk & housekeepers, to the amazing chef, the bartenders & servers.. they are TOP NOTCH. Our guests raved about every single employee they encountered. Thank you to James and his team at Glenora- we will be talking about the perfection of 8/25/18 forever!!!

Glenora team are experts at what they do. Accessibility to airports and proximity to interesting sites for our out-of-town guests made it ideal. James' professionalism was so reassuring and he made sure everything came together perfectly. The food (and wine!) were also incredible. We can't wait to visit in the future and reminisce about our wedding day!

Would highly recommend for large group outings!

made it seamless. The day of, James was on it, he handled all the timeline and set up for us so we could get ready and enjoy the evening. He even ensured I could check in early to get ready, which I had totally forgotten to ask the front desk. All the guest loved the view and the tenderloin w mojo sauce! James and Glenora were the perfect choice for us!

n touch with every detail through the whole process. He worked around our crazy schedules so we could get tastings and things done while we were visiting family locally, and genuinely cared about our big day! He felt more like a friend and guest at the wedding by the time the big day rolled around. He also worked very closely with the chef, Orlando to make our dream table-length charcuterie boards come to life (which is a big deal being that Im a chef, and we are both foodies!) The hotel itself was wonderful, the rooms could use an update, but with the views and free bottle of wine, no one seemed to mind much! We also used the Cottage at Glenora for our bridal suite getting ready the day of, and it was perfect. The sun room is beautiful and picturesque! I wish I could give 10 stars and we will definitely be revisiting for many anniversaries to come! Huge thanks to James, Orlando and the whole Glenora staff!

hat’s a big testament to the Glenora wedding team. If you want a picturesque, charming location that your guests will be talking about forever and photos that make your jaw drop, then Glenora is the place for you!

working. My favorite moment was walking down stairs with my father, to find James knelt down, eye level with my niece/flower girl, reassuring her of how pretty she looked and how amazing she would do. She giggled, still a little nervous and made her way down the aisle. Our entire day was stunning and absolutely perfect thanks to James and his entire team! As the doors opened to walk down the aisle to my soon to be husband, the sweet aroma of grapes from the vineyard, the view of the lake, and all of our friends and family there to celebrate us, literally took my breath away! The food was absolutely impeccable, I don't think there was one person who didn't rave about how amazing it was. James and his team made it a point to determine ahead of time who was responsible for any questions or concerns the day of the wedding so that my husband and I did not worry about anything. Now, just like any family we had those who required a little more attention than the rest. Again, this team did everything and anything to accommodate everyone, from picky eaters, plating and serving those who had difficulty getting around the buffet, while always ensuring that my husband and I were taken care of and had everything we needed. We finished our night with our family and friends dancing the night away and singing "Ring Of Fire" on repeat 3 times! We never worried about anything from set up to take down! The following morning we were greeted with mimosas as we arrived to breakfast and treated as if we were the most important people there. Our day was perfect from start to finish and none of it would have been possible without the stunning scenery, beautiful venue, and the hard work and dedication from James and his team! We were blessed and grateful to have chosen Glenora as our wedding/reception venue.

ng the planning and the wedding day, it took away a lot of the stress I hear other brides deal with on the big day!

ing to end. James and the entire staff were helpful, attentive and just as excited about our day as our we were. James' commitment to ensuring we had a perfect day was unparalleled, he went above and beyond. He was helpful and supportive throughout the whole planning process offering suggestions and recommendations, this was especially helpful since we planned our wedding from Michigan. Friends and family are still talking about our day. There are not enough words or stars to thank Glenora, their team and especially James for helping make our wedding day absolutely perfect.

the location is and that the staff was wonderful! James was amazing from the beginning! He answered EVERY question and was with us the entire way! I can't say enough about how great he was! It was so nice not to have to worry at all about the venue or how it was going to look! James knew what we wanted and made sure it happened! He was calm every step of the way, even when I left my bouquet in my room before the ceremony haha! We wouldn't have changed a thing and LOVED our special day! We would make this choice again! Thank you James and the staff at Glenora for making our day BEAUTIFUL and SPECIAL! We're married!! 10/7/17

t, dependable, and so accommodating with ANYTHING you could possibly need. I hope that Kathy and James know how much they mean to a bride and how much stress relief they provide just by being who they are. On the morning of the wedding we were each able to spend all our time with our bridal parties knowing that everything else would be taken care of by James and the rest of Glenora's staff. Then we were able to fully enjoy and soak in the rest of the day by getting married outside with Seneca Lake and the vineyards as the view. We followed the ceremony with a delicious dinner in the cozy dining room, and finished with dancing the rest of the night away under the stars and the string lights they have set up. It could not have been a more romantic and beautiful setting and people still complement the venue to this day. We would give anything to go back to that day and would recommend this venue, along with Kathy and James, to anyone in a heartbeat!

t they were going to have their son's rehearsal dinner there!). I personally loved the convenience factor of choosing Glenora, where I had one person to coordinate everything through (Kathy), I didn't have to deal with any caterers or tent rental places or anything else, and at the end of the night we could walk a few yards and be at our hotel room for the night (the hotel room was also very nice). I also think that the price is very moderate for what you're getting. The food was amazing (we also received many compliments on that), and because you don't have to rent a tent or anything (they have a built-in rain backup plan, their terrace), you're saving money there too. And maybe this isn't for everyone, but we saved a ton of money by not buying any flowers or decorations (the view is so pretty, you don't need to). We used a bunch of Glenora's found items (like on each table we used a wine glass with a number on it as the table marker, and votive candle holders + candles as the decorations). Glenora is also great because you're immediately set up with an onsite wedding coordinator (as mentioned above, ours was Kathy), who was great. Kathy really knows how to parcel out questions and information requests, so that things are constantly getting done and moving forward, but you're not overwhelmed. She was extremely responsive and took the time to answer all of our questions in detail, and to chase down any extraneous info we needed (like the names of babysitters for the guests, and helping me decide on decorations, etc.), and because she's done this for so long, all of her answers and advice were on point. The only thing I would say was at all a downside was they don't let you try any of the appetizers at your tasting, it's just the salads and entrees (so we just kind of guessed at what we thought would be good for appetizers, but we might have changed that if we'd been able to try things ahead of time). But in the grand scheme of things, that was minor, and overall I would highly recommend a wedding at Glenora!

was incredibly accommodating, enthusiastic, and helpful during our planning process, and when we finally met her the day before our wedding, she was just as wonderful as she seemed through our phone calls and emails. You can tell from the photos that Glenora is a stunning venue, but what doesn't show is the extraordinary service they provide. Literally everything we could think of was covered, and then some. Thank you, Kathy and your team, for making our reception perfect!

allergies. The grounds were absolutely beautiful. The service, location and quality made our reception better than we could have imagined it to be. The food and wine were excellent as well. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to host an event in the area. More kudos to Kathy for coordinating our event so gracefully.

guests raved about the food (many said it was the best they'd had at a wedding) and the view (you won't find a better one on Seneca Lake). We would choose Glenora over and over again for our wedding.

attention. Finally, I'm blanking on the chef's name, but the plated dinners she and her staff prepared were gourmet. I never thought I'd rave about chicken, but mine was sublime. Thank you, Glenora!

ding planning experience a breeze, but so enjoyable! Because that's what it's all about, right? You're supposed to enjoy this special time! Our venue was the easiest choice to make and the most stress-free part of our planning. Kathy responded to each and every one of my questions and concerns so promptly, and let us tailor our event to our exact liking. She made sure every single detail was in place! A few other points to highlight: - The food is amazing. Our guests raved about it, especially the filet! - The view is spectacular and the best in the Finger Lakes region, bar none. - The entire staff is so friendly and accommodating. You feel like your wedding is the most important event in the universe and everyone treats you like royalty. - The Inn is right there! We had a lot of out-of-town guests and many stayed at the Inn at Glenora. They all were beyond happy with their choice to stay there! The view out each guest's room is equally beautiful and Glenora welcomes everyone with a glass of sparkling wine & a chilled bottle of wine is in their room waiting for them. They also put our guest welcome bags in each one of our wedding guest's rooms! - I need to give a shout out to James - he and Kathy work as a wonderful team and he jumps right in to help with anything and everything! My husband wanted a specific local craft beer on tap for our wedding day and James went above and beyond to get it there on time. I could write a novel about why everyone should get married at Glenora. I am actually sad that wedding planning is over because I will miss talking with Kathy regularly! They take customer service to the next level and make sure that your special day truly is the best day of your life. Sit back, relax, and they take care of the rest! THANK YOU for making our day exactly what we envisioned, and more! xoxo

-class service all the way. Kathy and everyone on her team (James is exceptional) are wonderful and so friendly. I'm very certain the couple and their families had a brilliant experience throughout their wedding weekend at Glenora. The staff and service were a big reason why. Everything was perfect and done right. So impressed. On a personal note to Kathy and James, thank you for being such wonderful professionals to work with. You ARE brilliant!!

care of. James went above and beyond to assist with anything that was on my mind throughout the year. I was nervous about doing a destination wedding, but he was so quick to provide recommendations for wine tours, restaurants, salons...whatever it was, James either had an answer or found one for us! As time went on, I began to wonder how I got so far in my personal life without James to support me! ;) He is priceless as a coordinator and Glenora is beyond lucky to have him. If you choose Glenora as your venue, you will not be disappointed. You will be treated as if you are the only bride/groom and will be welcomed as a part of the Glenora family. The entire staff is amazingly friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The food? Don't even get me started. It would be unfair to put it in even the same category as "wedding food". Go to your tasting and you'll be blown away. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was. Oh and you won't find a better view on Seneca lake. We will be returning to Glenora next year and for many years after! THANK YOU JAMES. You truly made our event extra special.

ful every step of the way making the journey a piece of cake! Kathy and James are dedicated, professional, and committed to making the bride and groom’s day truly special. If you are looking for an EXQUISITE Location for a ceremony and/or reception with ROMANTIC, BREATHTAKING VIEWS of the vineyards overlooking Beautiful Seneca Lake, look no further! Glenora is a Perfect, Intimate setting for a wedding with excellent seasonal gourmet menus from an Amazing Chef catering to individual needs. Kathy is detail oriented and ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL to work with, provides a list of preferred vendors, has a wealth of knowledge of the area for accommodations outside of Glenora’s beautiful Lodge, rehearsal dinner options, and local activities. Most important is Kathy and James were available every step of the way from start to finish. Thank you for your kindness, never ending assistance, and undying love to make everything as we wanted. Choosing a venue doesn’t guarantee things will run smoothly for your BIG DAY. At Glenora…they make it a point to run seemless. You can relax knowing they will take care of the details. Its clear they Love what they do! And at the end of it all...we gained a friend.

ddings and receptions, and the food and wine at Glenora is excellent. The staff and servers are professional and always ready. The view is incredible all through wedding season and includes the vineyard and Seneca Lake below the venue. The lawn below the terrace is perfect for your wedding and pictures. The covered terrace provides a breathtaking view for your cocktail hour. The dining room has cathedral ceilings, a beautiful stone fireplace, and huge windows to view the vineyards and Seneca Lake. Having your wedding and reception at Glenora will be a very memorable day. To top it off, The Inn at Glenora provides select and deluxe room accommodation’s before and after your wedding day. We are always excited to DJ weddings and receptions at Glenora. Barb and Bruce - B&B Sound of Elmira NY

sistant James-they make an amazing team. Not only was the day of the wedding stress-free and perfect, but the planning process leading up to our big day was seamless! Phenomenal staff, food, drinks, lodge and that romantic view to top it all off!!! If I had to do this all over again, I'd pick Glenora in a heart beat! Love you all!!

ts have the best experience possible. Not to mention the food is delicious, locally-sourced in some cases and their wine is FANTASTIC! Book your wedding at Glenora Wine Cellars--you will be so glad you did!

ith Kathy. She was simply the best person to walk me through this whole process and it felt like I was planning the wedding with a close friend of mine. She was so understanding and really makes you feel the importance of it being your day and your way. James was absolutely no different, he was on it the entire wedding day and made sure everything went perfect. Even my family members commented to me during and after the wedding about how attentive James was. I can't say enough good things about either of them. The whole process was perfect from start to finish, I was so sad when the day was over and I'd do it all over with this venue in a heart beat. Thank you so much to everyone at Glenora, there was not a single thing I would change about the day or the experience. My husband and I will be forever grateful!

could! Not only was he friendly and kind to us and our wedding party, he made all of our guests feel welcome and at ease. Seriously best decision (after getting married) we made was getting married at Glenora!

o know we were in good hands and the planning was about as low-stress as could be. We chose to do a brunch wedding and Kathy and the restaurant staff worked with us to pick just the perfect menu. They even gladly accommodated some dietary restrictions among our guests. We showed up the day before our wedding looking to help get things set up and were basically told to go relax with a glass of complementary champagne and everything would be taken care of - and of course, it was! Our guests continue to rave about the beautiful venue, the amazing food, and the incredibly friendly and attentive staff. Whether you want something elegant and fancy or completely casual, Glenora is a perfect choice!

the most beautiful ceremony and reception imaginable. They were constantly in contact with us, reminding us when it was time to make decisions and if there were small details we might overlook. Then there's the venue itself. It is a gorgeous setting, inside and out. And the food and wine were to die for! If we were to do it all again, I would choose Glenora and Kathy and James every time! Iawouldn't change a thing. Th ak

ing day, our expectations, our communication, our teamwork with the crew, and even the weather that Kathy, so perfectly 'turned on' for us; made this expierence just as wonderful and stress-free as we hoped! To a day we will always remember, with the people that made it happen, we, from the bottom of our hearts (and the wine bottles that we finished) can't THANK YOU enough!!! Looking forward to our yearly trips and even perhaps another wedding at the Inn - not ours, obviously, but one of our family or friends who continue to rave about how impressed we all are. Our Best Wishes, Love, The Veltris (who will continue to be livinlavidaveltri)

off without a hitch. She even let us provide our own liquor bottle and brought around rounds of shots for us and the guests every so often. I cannot say enough how PERFECT the day was.

days early and it relieved so much stress. It allowed us to relax the day before the wedding and I felt so confident it would all come together. I had this picture of how I wanted my wedding to be and Kathy and James made it happen. Everything was perfect and our friends and family were blown away. The food was absolutely amazing. I can't say enough things about how well everything turned out and if I had to do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you so much to Kathy, James, and the entire staff at Glenora for making our wedding day dream come true.

thing worked out perfectly the day of our wedding - we were afraid that the rain might force us to move our ceremony indoors, but they were able to pull off an outdoor ceremony just minutes after the rain stopped. We can't thank James and the staff at Glenora enough!

erything imaginable. The tables were set up beautifully and all of our guests were impressed by the ambiance and setting of the entire facility. Guests that stayed loved their rooms and the bed were very comfortable. It was great to have a free bottle of champagne provided with the room. The only small problem that we had was that we requested a month in advance that the cottage be cleaned at 11am while the bridesmaids were away getting their hair done so that we didn't bother the housekeepers and so that the cottage would be set for another set of my family that would be staying their the night of the wedding. Unfortunately, it was not done and we had a house full when the housekeepers came RIGHT before the wedding while we were trying to get ready. Other than that, it was all great. Kathy even had two forks engraved with our wedding date on them for us to go with the cake. It was such a kind gesture. We truly appreciate all the hard work from Glenora and our vendors that went in to making our day so memorable.

sure our wedding went seamlessly. The venue itself is stunning no matter the time of year, and our guests were blown away by how beautiful and scenic it is. I've even noticed that a number of our guests used photos from the event for their Facebook profiles. The food was spectacular - the chefs worked with us to design a custom menu that fit our wedding theme perfectly, and they somehow sourced lobster that was fresher than what we've tasted right on the ocean. I cannot praise Glenora enough for their amazing work, it is truly a special place!

ning process through to the big day. They truly thought of every detail to make our wedding perfect! Once things got started, we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves because everything was taken care of. They also have a large patio where we had our dance floor - we loved the outdoor dancing! Our guests all commented on the beautiful venue and delicious food -- the filet mignon and the seared scallops were 2 favorites. Everyone also enjoyed staying at the Inn, and the out of town guests loved exploring the surrounding Finger Lakes region. We would highly recommend Glenora as a wedding venue!

ception were incredibly beautiful. The biggest thing that made our experience so wonderful was the support we got from the onsite wedding coordinator, James. He was so helpful throughout the whole process, letting us know what we needed to do and when and offering suggestions when we didn't know what we wanted, and he was a source of calm and reassurance when my nerves started going in the weeks and days leading up to the big day. The entire staff that I interacted with at Glenora were superb, and James was really above and beyond.

guests, and we continue to get rave reviews from those who attended. The food was amazing, the staff was pleasant and professional, ... and the result was a weekend that we will never forget. Thanks to James and Cathy for getting us out of the blocks in 1st class fashion!!!

't have been any sweeter! I would absolutely recommend Glenora Wine Cellars to anyone!

Glenora had the most gorgeous and expansive view of the lake. Most importantly, we really can't say enough good things about Kathy, Jimmy, and the rest of the staff. Kathy made everything SO easy and stress free from the moment we decided on Glenora to the wedding day itself. Everyone was so welcoming and really went above and beyond for us and our guests. We would recommend Glenora again and again!

truly seem to love what they do. The setting was beautiful, and the guests really enjoyed being able to stay on site for the entire weekend. Everyone is still commenting on what a wonderful wedding it was.

ver the vineyard and the lake. The food is incredible, the reception venue is great and the staff works to accommodate your needs and make sure everything is perfect. We really couldn't have asked for anything more. Our guests were thrilled with everything and so were we.

y everything the day before and day of the wedding; even dealing with too late flowers and too early rental chairs for me. The whole weekend was exactly what I wanted; mostly due to Kathy and James. Every decoration, meal, or party idea we came up with, they agreed to or helped us achieve. Kathy provided great advice on officiants, DJs, and rehearsal dinner locations. I really couldn't have asked for more and am honestly so happy we chose Glenora!!

from out of town as well, an all in one venue, including accommodation, was extremely important. Kathy, our Glenora Event Coordinator has been an all-star since day one! She never let us miss important milestones in planning and was there to answer any questions. Her experience is known from the questions she asks while planning and if you're unsure, she knows! She understands that life happens and was extremely compassionate to us during some difficult times that arose while planning. When weather called for rain, Kathy had the staff set up both the terrace and the lawn so we could push our decision time for the ceremony. Unfortunately the rain did not hold off, but selecting a venue that has a built in rain back-up made planning that much easier! Kathy exudes calmness which when you have a rowdy bridal party or are stressed out/nervous it is the most important trait that can be had. Kathy didn't miss a single detail and she really handles it all to let you just focus on the meaning of the day and not get wrapped up in any of the frivolous details. The food was wonderful and we had so many guests talking about how amazing it was in the weeks following our big day! Also, they do have typical menus based on seasons, but Glenora will work with you to make sure you have the exact menu you want for your wedding day! The chef went out of her way to make a single special meal for a guest with very severe allergies to numerous foods. It meant so much to us that each and every guest had an enjoyable experience! I could go on and on, but the biggest thing to note is there is not a single negative thing I can say about Glenora, and would recommend anyone and everyone to at least consider hosting their wedding here!!!

, making sure that our daughter didn't have anything to worry about. We had fun from beginning to end, feeling like a guest at the wedding/reception being able to relax in knowing that Kathy was taking care of everything. There were no last minute decisions having to be made or that we were made aware of because Kathy took care of everything. Gorgeous venue!!

and she just made everything so easy. Kathy and James made sure everything and everyone was where it needed to be and the whole thing was just seamless. We even had a thunderstorm with a tornado warning and the power went out, and yet the staff did not miss a beat. They served drinks by candlelight and the food came out hot and delicious, and we hardly noticed the lack of power (eventually it did come back on and the night finished fabulously). I’ve had several people tell me that it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to, and we can not thank Glenora enough for such an amazing night, and certainly the best night of our lives.

ous spots!). Plus, there's a gorgeous waterfall a minute away for the private bride & groom wedding photos. Where else can you get a waterfall in your wedding photos?!? The spot for the ceremony is so beautiful! right in front of the vineyards, weeping willows, and lake. And the space inside is rustic and elegant, exactly the mood we were going for, especially for a smaller, more intimate wedding (ours had 90 total). The food and wine are incredibly delicious. Chef Sara is amazing!!!! She makes the most scrumptious dishes, and is so sweet. My family loved her. And let me tell you... you cannot, CANNOT get a better wedding planner than Kathy!!! She is one of the loveliest, strongest, most able women I know. I don't know how she does it, but you feel like you're her only bride -- even though she's taking care of so many brides simultaneously! You will be SO incredibly well taken care of. She will strive and succeed in making your day perfect. Like I said at my wedding, she is now a cherished lifetime friend for being such a huge part of making my dream wedding. She's just so wonderful. Jimmy, Kathy's aid, is so great. Made our day brighter each time we saw him. Just a powerful duo these two. Don't be afraid to provide your vision and ask lots of questions, Kathy and Jimmy will always answer and make your vision happen. We looked at A LOT of venues and this one took our breath away, immediately (and my parents were really picky). If you have the same feeling, don't hesitate, go for it, and you won't be disappointed -- Glenora is a glorious and magical place for your magical moment. My only wish is that the wedding was longer! :)

ceremony base is so elegant and able to be made into whatever style you want. Pictures could not have been better, and being able to use the waterfall only a short distance away was an epic photo op we will remember forever! We chose the plated option for our meal, and the food really was fantastic. We received a lot of comments afterwards about it not being "the typical wedding dinners". Kathy was great throughout making me feel very at ease and took care of so many details that I didn't have to worry about after things started. it was load off to say the least! we were extremely happy with how everything turned out.

ing for a place that had the trifecta of ceremony space, reception (quality food/drinks) and also a place for guests to say. Since we had family that lived in the Finger Lakes region, we took a visit to Glenora Wine Cellers, our first stop. We immediately canceled tours to all other spaces as we knew this was the place were we are getting married. I can't describe how well the staff treated us, including the Event Manager Kathy. Kathy worked with us from day one, provided great tips for planning, and was an all around rock star up to our big day. They have a setup for an outdoor wedding in their beautiful vineyards overlooking Seneca Lake. Despite a bit of rain that forced our ceremony indoors, the ceremony from their restaurant terrace was amazingly beautiful with the lake in the background. The staff during the reception were exceptional, everything went off without a hitch, and Kathy went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and got to enjoy our dat with friends and families. The dinner was exquisite. The food at the Veraisons Restaurant was delicious, with perfect portions. We had several guests come up to us gushing about their meals. The reception was a blur, and we had a DJ and photo booth setup that worked perfectly with the event space. There is a bar area built into the restaurant area that allows for guests to mingle and an outdoor (on the terrace) dance floor that was busy all night! One of the best things about Glenora is that they also are a working Winery, with quite a selection of wines to server our guests. Also, having the Inn space in the same building was key. The view from the rooms were amazing and our friends and family from all over the east coast were very happy with the accommodations. There are also some nearby houses for folks to rent, so it worked out quite well. Overall, I can't recommend this place enough! It is the top wedding event space in the Finger Lakes, and the view can't be beat. We had an wonderful day, and will look back on our amazing wedding at Glenora for the rest of our lives.

odating and able to allow our wedding to commence without one single glitch was fantastic! The backdrop for wedding pictures were gorgeous as one could imagined! The food was great and their wine was loved by all! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue! It was everything we pictured our big day would be and more!

would have convinced us to get married there! However, what makes this place truly first class is that it just continues to deliver. The food is amazing and creative, and the wine is delicious. The most important part for us was that our guests could stay on the premises. We had guests fly in the West Coast, the South, England and Poland, and many drive in from around the Northeast. Because everyone was in one place and got to spend time together, by the end of the weekend we had a room full of a 100 (hungover) new friends! The most special thing about Glenora is our dear Kathy, the event manager. We planned our wedding from abroad and we really could not have done it without her. She was responsive, reliable, organised, and proactive. Kathy never said no to us once; whatever we wanted to make our day personal and special she made happen! And on the day, Kathy got everything set up and organised, ran the whole day and stayed right up until the end to make sure that every detail was absolutely perfect. She is also a kind and wonderful person to be around, which makes such a difference in the whirlwind that is wedding planning! I may be incredibly biased as the bride, but I think we had the wedding ever! But shouldn't every bride feel that way?

back to emails quickly and made the planning process so easy. I have no complaints the day of the wedding. Everything we gave Kathy in terms of decorations was set up beyond our expectations, and everything from beginning to end was taken care of. She even drove me to where we did our first look. We forgot a wine bottle to put in our wine box for the ceremony and realized it 10 minutes before the ceremony and sure enough, Kathy ran and got us one. The food was amazing, the venue is gorgeous, the waitstaff was so friendly and accommodating and having the guest rooms on sight was so convenient. I'd highly recommend Glenora, they truly helped make our wedding day so happy and memorable!

ove and beyond to meet our needs. Both him and Kathy just blew us away with how hard they worked the day of the wedding...I have never been to a wedding where the wedding coordinators were so involved in every small detail. Our wedding was absolutely perfect, and much of that was due to Glenora. All of our guests raved about the venue and the food...we could not have been more pleased!

how much it would cost, yada yada. BUT JAMES! He took so much time and care answering all my emails and calls (as someone planning from afar, this was a serious concern for me) and he ALSO went above and beyond the day of! Glenora's staff is so attentive, their vineyards are BEAUTIFUL, and with an inclement weather plan, you know you can rely on having a wonderful day, rain or shine. I highly highly recommend this place, and I am so amazed by how well my wedding was handled. I'm still on cloud 9 almost a week later. YOU WON'T REGRET IT! Book your ceremony and/or reception here -- it'll be amazing!!

super professional, nice and reliable both prior to and during the wedding. I didn't have to worry about one thing the day of, as she managed all of the decor, day of details/schedule, and the clean up. The food was also amazing and the bartender was so professional and awesome even with our numerous guests getting tons of drinks! We couldn't be happier with our experience and would highly recommend getting married at Glenora!

itality extended to ourselves and our guests was wonderful. The comments during the wedding reception and afterwards were about how fun and enjoyable the party was. I'm certain the guidance and attention to the many details are the reason the party was so successful. I owe that to the professionalism and organizational skills displayed by the Events Coordinators and staff at Glenora. They are wonderful, genuine and caring people to work with. The day could not have been better!

ilable when I had questions. The day of the wedding went off without a hitch. She even handled a "problematic" vendor on her own without alarming or upsetting me. The venue was absolutely beautiful inside and out, more than we could have ever imagined. The food was exactly what we wanted and tasted delicious. We're still getting compliments on Kathy, her staff, and Glenora and our wedding was over a year ago. Just a little sidenote, we loved Glenora so much, we actually went and celebrated our 1 year anniversary with them :) You won't be disappointed!! Jen

/close proximity. The accommodations were beautiful with rooms at the Inn and near by B&B's for extended family members. Cathy and her staff were so exceptional and accommodating to everyone's wishes/dreams to make the day a very special one for all the members of the family. All I heard were raves about everything! The dining room was set up to the brides wishes, and cocktails and dancing on the deck was so special. There wasn't anything I would have thought to change. Kathy and her staff as well as the chiefs and serving staff, certainly know how to deliver. The food, wine, setting and especially the staff were exceptional.

ST DAY EVER due to all her hard work. I promise, you will not be disappointed if you have your event at Glenora!

in for emergency surgery the day before our wedding and Kathy and Chrystie were wonderful in taking care of rearranging the schedule for our rehearsal and wedding to accommodate our family going to and from the hospital. They took care of every detail and took all of the changes in stride to make the day go off as smoothly as possible. With everything else we had to worry about it was such a relief to know that they had taken care of everything. Thankfully, my father in law is doing well and my husband and I can't thank Kathy and Chrystie enough for their kindness and professionalism during our wedding.